Past Programs Archive
Leslie Heaphy, Ph.D. - Coordinator of the Honors Program and an Associate Professor in the Department of History
Jan. 13, 2018
Jan. 13: Dr. Leslie Heaphy is the coordinator of the Honors Program and an associate professor in the Department of History at Kent State University at Stark. Her book, The Negro Leagues, 1869-1960, was a finalist for the Seymour Medal for the Best Book…
Read More »Emelia Sherin - Kent State University Student
Jan. 6, 2018
Jan. 6: Emelia Sherin is a current student at Kent State University and co-creator of the play “(In)dependent, The Heroin Project. The play deals with the opioid addiction crisis in her hometown of Warren, Ohio.…
Read More »Bobby Selvaggio - Director of Jazz Studies
Dec. 30, 2017
Dec. 30: Bobby Selvaggio is a composer, band leader, and one of the leading alto saxophone voices in today's jazz genre. He is currently the Director of Jazz Studies at Kent State University.
Read More »Dr. David Dees, Dean of the Columbiana County Campuses -- Salem and East Liverpool
Dec. 23, 2017
Dec. 23: Dr. David Dees is interim dean of Kent State’s Columbiana County campuses – Salem and East Liverpool. Among David’s many areas of expertise are enhancing college attendance and assuring student success…
Read More »Jason Lorenzon - FAA licensed Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor
Dec. 16, 2017
Dec. 16: Jason Lorenzon is a FAA licensed Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor. He was one of the first pilot-lawyers to receive the Remote Pilot In Command sUAV (drones) FAA Certificate in Ohio. Mr. Lorenzon teaches Aviation Law, Aviation Security, and…
Read More »David Hacker - Associate Professor in the Department of Geology
Dec. 9, 2017
Dec. 9: David Hacker is an associate professor in the Department of Geology at Kent State University at Trumbull. His main area of focus deals with mega-landslides in volcanic events. His book, Earth’s Natural Hazards: Understanding Natural Disasters and Catastrophes…
Read More »Tara Smith - Associate Professor in the College of Public Health
Dec. 2, 2017
Dec. 2: Dr. Tara Smith is an associate professor in the College of Public Health at Kent State University. Dr. Smith’s research generally focuses on zoonotic infections (infections which are transferred between animals hand humans). Her work has been…
Read More »Bobby Selvaggio - Director of Jazz Studies
Nov. 25, 2017
Nov. 25: Bobby Selvaggio is a composer, band leader, and one of the leading alto saxophone voices in today's jazz genre. He is currently the Director of Jazz Studies at Kent State University.
Read More »Dr. C. Lockwood Reynolds -- Empirical Economics
May 13, 2017
May 13: Dr. C. Lockwood Reynolds is an associate professor of economics in the College of Business Administration at Kent State. Dr. Reynolds’ research is in the area of empirical economics, where he attempts to distinguish…
Read More »Dr. Patrick Coy -- School of Peace and Conflict Studies
May 6, 2017
May 6: Dr. Patrick Coy is a professor in the School of Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent State. Pat and his colleagues have served as a regional and national resource for conflict resolution and mediation for nearly 50 years.
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